Madagascar Kartz DS box art

Nintendo DS · Racing

Madagascar Kartz

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SystemNintendo DS
GenreRacing
DeveloperSidhe
PublisherActivision
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesMadagascar
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Madagascar Kartz is a racing game released for the Nintendo DS, developed by Sidhe and published by Activision.

It is part of the Madagascar series; on the DS you can also try Madagascar, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa and Madagascar 3: The Video Game. The series also appears on other systems with Madagascar (GBA) and Madagascar: Operation Penguin (GBA). Sidhe also made Hot Wheels Battle Force 5, Jackass: The Game and Speed Racer: The Videogame for the DS.

Madagascar Kartz supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a story or exploration rather than laps

What playing Madagascar Kartz is like

Racing games range from realistic driving to kart racers with weapons and shortcuts. Races are short, making them great for quick sessions and split-screen rivalries.

Tip for newcomers: Learn each track's racing line and braking points; in kart racers, item strategy matters as much as driving.

Madagascar Kartz gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Madagascar Kartz cheats & codes

5 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Unlimited Turbo Once Some is Aquired02020464 E1A00000
Air Tricks are worth 50 Mangos52044094 E5940028 02044098 E2800032 52044088 E5940018 0204408C E2800032
Max Mangos6212AB90 00000000 B21A2B90 00000000 1000002C 000003E7 D2000000 00000000
Low Laptime6212AB90 00000000 B21A2B90 00000000 10000020 000003E7 D2000000 00000000
1st Place6212AB90 00000000 B21A2B90 00000000 10000028 000003E7 D2000000 00000000

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Madagascar Kartz walkthroughs & guides

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Madagascar Kartz FAQ

Who made Madagascar Kartz?

It was developed by Sidhe and published by Activision.

Is Madagascar Kartz multiplayer?

Yes. Madagascar Kartz supports up to 2 players.

How long does Madagascar Kartz take to play?

As a racing game, Madagascar Kartz typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Madagascar Kartz on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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